Mid- & small-caps can rise further, but some on Street wary
All three indices are up between 4.7% and 5.2% in the last three days, against the 2.25% upmove in the benchmark Nifty 50. The nervous sentiment in the domestic market has eased of late, tracking the improved mood globally, also with selling by foreign investors subsiding.
ICICI Securities shareholders could face a tax jolt
The brokerage’s shares will trade on domestic bourses for the last time on Friday. As part of the scheme of arrangement, ICICI Bank will issue 67 shares for every 100 equity shares of ICICI Securities held by shareholders.
Rupee gains for sixth straight session, closes at 86.44 against dollar
The rupee appreciated by 12 paise to 86.44 per dollar, marking its longest winning streak since September 2024. Exporter dollar sales and foreign inflows supported the rally, pushing the currency to its highest level since January 27.